Hello All - My name is Kristi, and I live in Orange County, CA. I am married with one daughter. Always thought I would have more, but no such luck. Although I am in the YW presidency in our ward, so I guess I have 11 more! My weight has been an issue for some time now, went through a bad divorce from my first husband and went inactive for sometime. I have been back, strong and active for about 5 years now. But still struggling with my weight. I was actually approved for RNY surgery about one year ago, but because of some other health issues I was having, I had to opt out. About the same time I had two friends have the RNY surgery. One suffered tremendous blood loss, and just now a year later is starting to feel "human" again, and the other, major complications, and had to go back in for surgery 3 months afterwards. So as you can see I am a bit hesitant about the RNY. I am reviewing the LAP BAND at this time, and would like to know your experience with it, if any? In addition, did you get support, or even share your surgeries with your ward?

Kaye, prayers are answered. You were included in my personal prayers last night to give you comfort and peace and to be able to accept whatever comes your way. It sounds like that's exactly what happened. Keep giving us updates on how you are doing. Melody

STRIPLINT ...that works toooooooo What an awesome experience.. a blessing at the hands of a Prophet. The Priesthood is awesome isn't it!!! love yun's Alfie

1. If you could have any job for one day just to see what it was like what would it be? I would be a philanthropist, giving money to everyone that needed it (assuming that I was given the resources to do this job for one day!!) 2. If you could go anywhere in the world for vacation where would it be. Israel 3. If you could speak to any Prophet who would it be and why. Spencer W Kimball - he gave me a blessing as a baby that saved my life and I would love to thank him personally and shake his hand 4. If you could choose the century you lived in what would you choose. I would want to live now - I like my electricity and computer. I wouldnt do well with a handcart. Of course, though, morbid obesity wouldnt have been a problem... 5. What scripture comes to your mind when you need it the most...whats your favorite scripture. My favorite scripture is the ENTIRE book of Alma. The thing that comes to mind when I need it most is the story of the Striplint Warriors - if they could be so incredibly strong, I can make it through whatever trials I face.

Hi all I came up with some questions to throw at ya'll. I love getting to know people and this is such a fun and wonderful way to do it I am so glad that Gala started it. 1. If you could have any job for one day just to see what it was like what would it be? 2. If you could go anywhere in the world for vacation where would it be. 3. If you could speak to any Prophet who would it be and why. 4. If you could choose the century you lived in what would you choose. 5. What scripture comes to your mind when you need it the most...whats your favorite scripture. That should keep us busy for a few minutes...and here's my answers 1. I would like to know what it would be like to be a model..haha I've never been a vain person cause I just don't have the looks but I would like to know what those women go through for just one day. 2. I work for an airline and I do travel as often as I can. I love to go anywhere there is an ocean or there are mountains. I want someday though to go to Austria and see the spot where Julia Andrews sang "The hills are alive with the sound of Music"... Someday I'm gonna get there 3. The Prophet that has touched my heart the most is Pres. Kimball. He was the Prophet when I joined the church and I was always so very inspired by him. I would love to just sit and visit with him. I was so excited when the Priesthood was allowed to be given to all worthy male members and I would love to ask Pres. Kimball about the day he received confirmation that it was time for that to take place. 4. I think I would have to say that I am glad I live now. The amazing things that are in our world today is just astounding. I sat with my elderly Mother before she passed away and we compared what we had seen in our lives come to pass. It was a lot of fun. For her it was the radio , tv, medicines that saved lives, cars, vacuum, washer/dryer etc..for me it was things like the man on the moon, laser surgery, cell phones and the like. 5. My favorite scripture is in Doctrine and Covenants 98:12 Line upon line precept upon precept. When I was taking the discussions I was temporarily living in Provo with my friend that had fellowshipped me and just learning about the Church and of course everyone around me for the most part had been members their whole lives. I was very shy then and also feeling very dumb when it came to knowledge of the scriptures and what being LDS was all about. My dear friend sensed this and came to me one evening her scriptures in hand and read this scripture to me and it brought me so much peace that I have treasured it ever since. Well you got the long winded version of Alfie today Hope everyone has a great day Alfie